Mexican bread pudding (capirotada)
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Brown sugar -- packed |
| 1½ | cup | Water |
| 2 | tablespoons | Margarine |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 | teaspoon | Orange peel -- grated |
| 5 | cups | French bread slices -- |
| Toasted and cubed | ||
| ½ | cup | Almonds -- blanched |
| ½ | cup | Raisins |
| 1 | Tart apples -- chopped | |
| 1 | cup | Shredded Cheddar cheese |
Directions
Use Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer. Heat brown sugar, water, margarine, cinnamon and orange peel to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Layer half the bread cubes, almonds, (or walnuts) raisins, apple and cheese into ungreased 1½-quart casserole; repeat. Pour hot syrup over top. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven until syrup is absorbed, 30-40 minutes.
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